Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 38.3% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $172,872 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Reading, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  909.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher